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How much do actuarial professor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for actuarial professor in the United States is $93,525.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $109,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an actuarial professor?

An Actuarial Professor is an academic professional who teaches courses in actuarial science, statistics, or mathematics at a college or university. They conduct research in actuarial methods, risk management, and financial mathematics while mentoring students pursuing careers as actuaries. Additionally, they may collaborate with industry professionals, develop new curriculum content, and publish scholarly articles in actuarial journals.

What are the typical teaching and research responsibilities for an actuarial professor?

Actuarial Professors generally split their time between teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in actuarial science, conducting research in related fields, and engaging in departmental service. Teaching duties include preparing lectures, advising students, and developing curriculum aligned with professional actuarial exam standards. Research may involve publishing scholarly articles, presenting at conferences, or collaborating with industry partners. Professors also often serve on university committees and participate in outreach activities to connect students with actuarial employers. Balancing these responsibilities provides a dynamic and intellectually rewarding career in academia.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an actuarial professor?

To thrive as an Actuarial Professor, you need advanced knowledge in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics, along with a relevant doctoral degree and a record of research or professional actuarial credentials. Familiarity with actuarial software, data analysis tools (such as R, SAS, or Python), and professional certifications from societies like the SOA or CAS is common. Strong communication, mentoring, and public speaking skills distinguish exceptional candidates in this academic role. These competencies enable effective teaching, meaningful research, and valuable engagement with both students and the actuarial profession.

How much do actuarial professors make?

Actuarial professors typically earn between $80,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on experience, academic rank, and institution. Salaries can increase with tenure, research contributions, and advanced certifications such as the ASA or FSA. They often work in university settings with a focus on teaching, research, and professional development in actuarial science.

How to become an actuarial professor?

To become an actuarial professor, one typically needs a doctoral degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field, along with extensive experience in actuarial work or research. Strong teaching skills, a record of scholarly publications, and professional actuarial certifications such as the ASA or FSA are also important. Academic positions often require a combination of advanced education, research contributions, and industry knowledge.
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Infographic showing various Actuarial Professor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $93,525 per year, or $45 per hour.

Adjunct Faculty - Mathematical Sciences

William Paterson University

Wayne, NJ • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University.
We invite you to join William Paterson University: a wonderful community to learn, work, grow, and thrive. William Paterson University has been named to Forbes' prestigious "Best Employers by State" list for 2024, recognizing the institution as one of the best-ranked employers in New Jersey based on nationwide surveys. WP is one of four education institutions on the Garden State's list this year. Here is the link to the article forbes-best-in-state-employers-new-jersey-2024. William Paterson University is among more than 40 companies and organizations that will be honored with a 2024 NJBIZ Empowering Women Award for their commitment to supporting and elevating women employees.
William Paterson University employs approximately 1000 full time employees in the state who work in a variety of positions ranging from professors to administrative assistants and administrators, physical plant operations, campus police, athletics coaches, academic advisors, and more. William Paterson University supports a remote friendly hybrid work schedule for this role. William Paterson also boasts a four-day summer work week from mid-May to mid-August (Fridays off), during which all employees participate in our award-winning Summer Learning series.
Spanning more than 400 wooded acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey - just 20 miles from New York City - our campus is one of the most diverse in the nation and it ranks in the top 4 percent of colleges for social mobility. William Paterson is a strong proponent of employees growing their careers there. More than fifty percent of the University's roles are filled by promotions from within. We're not only committed to social mobility for our students, but also for our employees.
Your work as a member of our team is important to our students and to the progress of our University. What you do here matters, and we value every contribution.
William Paterson University invites applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty within the College of Science and Health, Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Thank you for expressing interest in serving as an adjunct faculty member at William Paterson University.
Please note that there may not be a vacancy at this time. Rather, qualified applicants may be contacted if and when there is an immediate need, or on an exploratory basis for a future opening.
Undergraduate courses in this department are taught both online and in person. Those generally taught by Adjunct faculty include, but are not limited to:
  • Contemporary Mathematics
  • College Algebra
  • Precalculus
  • Business Math
  • Elementary Statistics
  • Introduction to Physics
  • General Astronomy
  • College Physics I and II

Department Overview:
The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers a BA degree in Mathematics, a BS degree in Mathematics, a BS degree in Actuarial Science, and an MS degree in Applied Mathematics while also offering minors in Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics. The Department aspires to achieve an active, collaborative learning community where each member contributes to the learning of others. To develop such a community for learning, the Department has an academically diversified faculty with specializations from many fields of mathematics and physics. The main goal of the Department is to prepare students for graduate school, teaching, and professional careers in the mathematical sciences through its major and minor programs. The Department strives to develop competent, confident, enthusiastic majors who have a broad foundation in the study of mathematics and who can apply their developed skills and knowledge to a wide variety of theoretical and applied programs.
For more information visit:
https://www.wpunj.edu/cosh/departments/mathematical-sciences/index.html
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Using the course outline as a guide, develop relevant syllabi in order to deploy course content, objectives, and methods of student assessment for up to six (6) credits per semester in an undergraduate course or courses (see course listing above).
  • Contribute to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance and being available to the students for their questions and needs.
  • Teach in-person and/or online depending upon course schedules and department needs.
  • Manage the course section's use of Blackboard and any online homework/learning platforms, if applicable.

Required Qualifications for Undergraduate courses:
  • Master's degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, or a related area.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience teaching both online and in person.
  • Proficiency with technology.

Personal Attributes and Traits:
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students and fellow faculty.
  • Demonstrated commitment to content, teaching excellence, assessment strategies, and positive outcomes.
  • Capable of exhibiting patience and resourcefulness in managing challenges.
  • Demonstrated ability to set and work toward common goals in a collaborative environment.

ADJUNCTS PER CREDIT RATE:
New employees - $2100/CREDIT
Employees who have worked for 13+ semesters at WP - $2175/CREDIT
This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit: https://www.wpunj.edu/human-resources/total-rewards/
Invitation to apply
Interested candidates will be prompted to: Complete an application and submit a cover letter
Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and should be uploaded when prompted to upload your resume.
General questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu . Please include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department.
Salary Range:
Total Rewards and Benefits:
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William Paterson University is committed to protecting your privacy and will not sell your personal information.
EEO Statement
William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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